Trump tries, fails to use hurricane to boost ratings

[billvon 3,131]

Looks like Trump was hoping to use the hurricane to improve the ratings of his reality TV show by timing the announcement of Arpaio's pardon to coincide with the landfall of the hurricane. Tens of thousands of people will be disappointed to discover that their tragedies did not help with Trump's ratings as much as he would have liked.

From The Hill:
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President Trump on Monday said he announced his pardon of former Maricopa County, Ariz., Sheriff Joe Arpaio as Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Texas because he “assumed the ratings would be far higher.”

“In the middle of a hurricane, even though it was a Friday evening, I assumed the ratings would be far higher than they would be normally,” Trump said during a press conference with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. “You know, the hurricane was just starting.”
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http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/348327-trump-i-pardoned-arpaio-during-hurricane-because-i-thought-tv-ratings

[yoink 321]

What?


What ratings is he talking about?

[kallend 2,175]

yoink

What?


What ratings is he talking about?

Maybe These.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[yoink 321]

But why would he assume his presidential ratings would be far higher when a hurricane was starting and how does that correlate to issuing a pardon? It doesn't make sense.

Is he talking about TV ratings - the number of people watching TV would be higher as the hurricane is starting, so he chose to announce the pardon then to as many people as possible? Even that doesn't make sense - if more people are watching TV because a hurricane is starting it makes sense that they'd be watching shows about the hurricane, not about Donald Trump...

I just don't understand the thought that went behind that statement. It's nonsensical.

[billvon 3,131]

>What ratings is he talking about?

The ratings for the reality show that is his presidency, I assume. He thinks in terms of ratings.

[SkyDekker 1,465]

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But why would he assume his presidential ratings would be far higher when a hurricane was starting? It doesn't make sense.

He must have heard at some point that strong leadership during an emergency can boost ratings.

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

yoink

I just don't understand the thought that went behind that statement. It's nonsensical.

Well, there's your problem.

You are crediting Trump with actually thinking about it.

He has demonstrated time and time again that he doesn't do that. He simply says (types) what's at the front of his consciousness.

Thinking about it, considering ramifications and consequences, even asking himself if it's a good idea?

Pffft. Not gonna happen.

"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy

"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

[billvon 3,131]

Trump arrived in Houston and remarked thusly:

"What a crowd, what a turnout."

Yes, Donald, they are all there supporting you at your rally. That's why they were out there.

Up next - Trump claims that the turnout for his hurricane was much better than the turnout for Obama's hurricane. And that the lying media won't tell you that.

[normiss 905]

Well to be fair, he did have to fire some staff for allowing the FAKE NEWS media to report his disappointingly small turnout at his last rally.
Seems he didn't pay enough fakers to show up to that one.
I wonder how many people he had shipped in for today's appearance?

[jclalor 12]

He did not mention one deceased or the deceased officer or offer to meet With any of their families.

He was wearing a hat that can be purchased on his re election site for $40. Personally, I think a hat that said Texas would have gone over better.

[Phil1111 1,193]

billvon

Trump arrived in Houston and remarked thusly:

"What a crowd, what a turnout."

Yes, Donald, they are all there supporting you at your rally. That's why they were out there.

Up next - Trump claims that the turnout for his hurricane was much better than the turnout for Obama's hurricane. And that the lying media won't tell you that.

Well this event could have been used as a turnaround point for his popularity. Thankfully his ego and stupidity came to the fore.

[ryoder 1,590]

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[DJL 235]

ryoder

Actually, then Senator Obama WAS out there:

"Associated Press

Former President Clinton, left, Sen. Barack Obama, center, and former President George H.W. Bush meet Monday with Hurricane Katrina evacuees in the Reliant Center adjacent to the Astrodome in Houston."

http://lubbockonline.com/stories/090605/sta_090605082.shtml#.Wach4ciGO01

"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher

[kallend 2,175]

I'm seeing quite a few social media posts calling for prayers for Texas.

Surely if an omnipotent invisible sky-person had wanted to keep Texas dry he/she/it would and could have done so. And praying is tantamount to suggesting that the omniscient entity made a mistake and will rectify it because you asked.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[lippy 918]

kallend

I'm seeing quite a few social media posts calling for prayers for Texas.

Surely if an omnipotent invisible sky-person had wanted to keep Texas dry he/she/it would and could have done so. And praying is tantamount to suggesting that the omniscient entity made a mistake and will rectify it because you asked.

Actually, the mistake is that all those people didn't think to pray BEFORE the hurricane. A note that all hurricane-related prayers should be prayed prior to the next hurricane will be included in next week's church bulletin.

I got nuthin

[Phil1111 1,193]

Well if trump would have focused all his hot air and bluster. He could have moved the two high pressure systems out of the way that pinned Harvey over S. Texas.

Problem solved.

[ryoder 1,590]

Phil1111

Well if trump would have focused all his hot air and bluster. He could have moved the two high pressure systems out of the way that pinned Harvey over S. Texas.

Problem solved.

"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones.

[SkyDekker 1,465]

kallend

I'm seeing quite a few social media posts calling for prayers for Texas.

Surely if an omnipotent invisible sky-person had wanted to keep Texas dry he/she/it would and could have done so. And praying is tantamount to suggesting that the omniscient entity made a mistake and will rectify it because you asked.

Such a victim mentality, all people matter.

[kallend 2,175]

Our president has pledged 0.01% of his claimed net worth to help the clean-up effort. Big PR deal made about it.

That is equivalent to the average adult American pledging $6.80 (according to the Census Bureau's figures).

Oooh! I'm so impressed.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[Phil1111 1,193]

kallend

Our president has pledged 0.01% of his claimed net worth to help the clean-up effort. Big PR deal made about it.

That is equivalent to the average adult American pledging $6.80 (according to the Census Bureau's figures).

Oooh! I'm so impressed.

Don't be:

"It was, in large part, a facade. A months-long investigation by The Washington Post has not been able to verify many of Trump’s boasts about his philanthropy.

Instead, throughout his life in the spotlight, whether as a businessman, television star or presidential candidate, The Post found that Trump had sought credit for charity he had not given — or had claimed other people’s giving as his own.

It is impossible to know for certain what Trump has given to charity, because he has declined to release his tax returns. In all, The Post was able to identify $7.8 million in charitable giving from Trump’s own pocket since the early 1980s.

In public appearances, Trump often made it appear that he gave far more.

Trump promised to give away the proceeds of Trump University. He promised to donate the salary he earned from “The Apprentice.” He promised to give personal donations to the charities chosen by contestants on “Celebrity Apprentice.” He promised to donate $250,000 to a charity helping Israeli soldiers and veterans....

Instead, The Post found that his personal giving has almost disappeared entirely in recent years. After calling 420-plus charities with some connection to Trump, The Post found only one personal gift from Trump between 2008 and the spring of this year. That was a gift to the Police Athletic League of New York City, in 2009. It was worth less than $10,000."
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/trump-boasts-of-his-philanthropy-but-his-giving-falls-short-of-his-words/2016/10/29/b3c03106-9ac7-11e6-a0ed-ab0774c1eaa5_story.html?utm_term=.af43d677dbbc

The illusion of philanthropy is all part of the marketing campaign of the trump-tribe. Charities will never call someone out for failing to follow through on a donation promise because its bad for PR.

[gowlerk 2,283]

SkyDekker

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I'm seeing quite a few social media posts calling for prayers for Texas.

Surely if an omnipotent invisible sky-person had wanted to keep Texas dry he/she/it would and could have done so. And praying is tantamount to suggesting that the omniscient entity made a mistake and will rectify it because you asked.

Such a victim mentality, all people matter.


Actually, the evidence points to no people matter as far as God goes.

Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free.

[DirtyChai 0]

kallend

I'm seeing quite a few social media posts calling for prayers for Texas.

Surely if an omnipotent invisible sky-person had wanted to keep Texas dry he/she/it would and could have done so. And praying is tantamount to suggesting that the omniscient entity made a mistake and will rectify it because you asked.

Here's a recent post you made, in case you've already forgotten:
"Interesting article in Scientific American this month about how talking to oneself or imaginary beings is a way the brain solves problems and creates solutions."

. . .so quit trolling. Why do you even care anyway?

It's really getting kind of ridiculous already.

Nazis rally in Charlottesville, we find a way to argue.
Antifa's domestic terrorism in Berkley, we find a way to argue.
The president gives his support to those affected by natural disaster, we find a way to argue.
People pray for those in said natural disaster, we find away to argue.

It might be time for a bit of self reflection, if possible. . .

[kallend 2,175]

DirtyChai

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I'm seeing quite a few social media posts calling for prayers for Texas.

Surely if an omnipotent invisible sky-person had wanted to keep Texas dry he/she/it would and could have done so. And praying is tantamount to suggesting that the omniscient entity made a mistake and will rectify it because you asked.

Here's a recent post you made, in case you've already forgotten:
"Interesting article in Scientific American this month about how talking to oneself or imaginary beings is a way the brain solves problems and creates solutions."

. . .so quit trolling. Why do you even care anyway?



You need to look around more. The folks who believe in these fairy tales currently have control of the government. You may like that, but I don't.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.

[DirtyChai 0]

kallend

You need to look around more. The folks who believe in these fairy tales currently have control of the government. You may like that, but I don't.

Well, we were initially talking about how people in this country typically deal with a national crisis on a personal level. . .but, OK, let's talk about this (entirely different) topic instead. . .

You're not alone. I mean, look around. Look at how all them damn Jews are controlling the money. Look at all those Muslims trying to steal public office. Look at all these Mexicans stealing our jobs. Take a look around. . .all these blacks, don't you see it!

Your statement is so vague, I don't even know where to begin.

Suffice it to say, sucks to be you. . .

[kallend 2,175]

DirtyChai

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Your statement is so vague, I don't even know where to begin.

So you have nothing to say, but you say it anyway.

I guess you like the sound of your own voice.

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The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one.